Los Alamos County Release of Deed of Trust Form

Last validated April 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Los Alamos County Release of Deed of Trust Form

Los Alamos County Release of Deed of Trust Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

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Los Alamos County Release Guidelines

Los Alamos County Release Guidelines

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

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Los Alamos County Completed Example of the Release of Deed of Trust Document

Los Alamos County Completed Example of the Release of Deed of Trust Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/28/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Los Alamos County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Los Alamos County Clerk

Address:
1000 Central Ave, Suite 240
Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (505) 662-8010

Recording Tips for Los Alamos County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Los Alamos County

Properties in any of these areas use Los Alamos County forms:

  • Los Alamos

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Los Alamos County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Los Alamos County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Los Alamos County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Los Alamos County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Los Alamos County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Los Alamos County?

Recording fees in Los Alamos County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (505) 662-8010 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In New Mexico, the Trustee or the Beneficiary/Lender can release a Deed of Trust. This form is used by the Beneficiary/Lender. NM Stat 48-7-4(C)(2018) If, at any time the obligation secured by the mortgage or deed of trust described in Subsection B of this section is fulfilled, and the balance is zero, the mortgagee or beneficiary shall cause the mortgage or deed of trust to be released of record upon written demand of the mortgagor, trustor or the successor or assignee thereof.

48-7-5. Failure to release; penalty; civil liability.]
Any person who shall be guilty of violating the preceding section [48-7-4 NMSA 1978], upon conviction before any justice of the peace [magistrate] or district court having jurisdiction of the same shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten [($10.00)] nor more than twenty-five dollars [($25.00)], and shall be liable in a civil action to the owner of such real estate for all costs of clearing the title to said property including a reasonable attorney's fee.

(New Mexico Release of DOT Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in New Mexico only.

Important: Your property must be located in Los Alamos County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Release of Deed of Trust meets all recording requirements specific to Los Alamos County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Los Alamos County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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